Denise Mortimer

TAMPA - Denise Jean Mortimer, age 57, died March 6, 2023 while surrounded by her children.

Born in Pittsburgh PA to her parents Carl Terry Mason and Lila Dee Reed. She spent most of her life in the Youngstown, OH area before fleeing the snow to Tampa, FL in 2010.

She attended Girard High School and later attended Thiel College where she studied and became a Certified Respiratory Therapist. She worked as a Respiratory Therapist for more than three decades and used her passion and talents to help thousands of people return to health.

She will be forever cherished by her children: Michael Mortimer, Dustin Hudak, and Sydney Gratz of Youngstown, OH. Christopher Mortimer and Garrett Mortimer of Tampa, FL. Her brothers Ron Mason, Terry Mason, and sister Cheryl Mason of Youngstown, OH. As well as the many nieces, nephews, friends, and family whose lives she’s touched.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday March 25, 2023 from 12-2 PM at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home on Mahoning Ave in Austintown. A short memorial service will follow.